Top Paying Jobs in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 29,010 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($360,010), Chief Executives ($270,520), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($225,830). The cost of living index is 96.51 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,567/month.
$111K
Avg. median salary
96.51
Cost of living index
$1,567
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Asheville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.83/hr |
| 52 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $99K | $47.77/hr |
| 53 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $99K | $47.68/hr |
| 54 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $99K | $47.63/hr |
| 55 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $99K | $47.39/hr |
| 56 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $98K | $46.99/hr |
| 57 | Data Scientists | Technology | $98K | $46.97/hr |
| 58 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 59 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $97K | $46.4/hr |
| 60 | Database Administrators | Technology | $96K | $46.33/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,567/mo
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